Scotland’s Gardens Scheme – Inchmill Cottage

This is a long, sloping and terraced garden at over 800 feet in the Braes of Angus, developed to be a garden for all seasons. Half is dominated by bulbs, rhododendrons, azaleas, primulas, meconopsis and clematis. The other half is mainly later summer bulbs, herbaceous plants and roses. There is also a rockery/scree.

Directions: Please DO NOT use SatNav. From Kirriemuir take the B955 (signposted The Glens) to Dykehead (about five miles). From there follow the Prosen sign for about five miles. Inchmill is the white-fronted cottage beside the phone box in the village.  There is car parking beside the church (50 yards away) and by the village hall opposite.

Open: Thursday 9 May, 30 May, 13 June, 4 July, 15 August and 5 September.  All other dates by arrangement.

Other Details: Please book ahead by telephoning 01575 540452.  Maximum of 10 people (by arrangement only).

Admission: £5.  Children Free.

Beneficiaries: The Archie Foundation 60%.